Tink by Alan Keown lives up to its name, designed to be played on tiny instruments with tiny implements. This gives the whole piece a light feel, but it never feels texturally empty.
There are moments that are clearly groove-oriented, but there are also moments which are rhythmically intricate and interwoven, and there are also sections which move away from this altogether for a style more inspired by contemporary composer Paul Lansky. The small setup makes this piece good for any percussion ensemble concert, offering a tasteful work which offers a challenge.
Difficulty: Advanced
Duration: 4:52
Number of Players: 4
Instrumentation:
- Bongos (1 set)
- Timbales (1 set)
- 2 Small China Cymbals (High & Low)
- 4 Small Nipple Gongs (2 High, 2 Low)
- 2 Opera Gongs (High & Low)
- Brake Drum (Slightly Muffled)
- 3 Very Small Woodblocks (High, Medium, Low)
- 2 Glass Bottles (High & Low)
